Of the images found in ABOVE THE GROUND: A True Story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, the photograph that grabs me is of Peter Heathwood. He was the innocent landlord who was renting an apartment to Artt on the Antrim Road in Belfast. He got shot by Loyalist thugs who mistook him for Artt in 1979. He's been in a wheelchair ever since. In 2019, when he picked me up at the bus station so we could go to his house … [Read more...]
Author Leslie Ghiglieri Engages in True Crime Discourse
Leslie Ghiglieri remains actively engaged in promoting her compelling debut, THE DECISION TO KILL: A True Crime Story Of A Teenage Killer And The Mother Who Loved Him, while also delving into discussions surrounding true crime cases that have captivated the public's interest. She was interviewed for episode #158 of Adam Rodriquez's 3PNR podcast on YouTube to talk about her book and her background in law enforcement. Rodriquez asked Ghiglieri … [Read more...]
Burl Barer Goes Behind the Making of the Book About the Family Behind America’s Greatest Heists, STEALING MANHATTAN!
Writing STEALING MANHATTAN fulfills any true crime writer's dream, capturing an exclusive account of one of the greatest crime stories of the 20th Century. Having access to information, confessions, and first-person recollections long withheld from public knowledge is a spectacular thrill. While I realize that STEALING MANHATTAN isn't destined to have the potential socio-political impact of the recent discovery of Muhammad's actual covenants … [Read more...]
Author Tom Julian Answers the WildBlue Press Q&A Ahead of Spy-fi Series Launch in December
In the WildBlue Press Author Questionnaire, Tom Julian opens a window into the influences that shape his writing and offers a glimpse into captivating aspects of his life. From his dedicated participation in a children's charity to his resilience as a survivor of 9/11, each facet contributes to the captivating persona that enriches his storytelling. Delving into the upcoming release, TIMBERWOLF, we unravel the distinctive fusion of sci-fi and spy … [Read more...]
Author Richard Carrico Goes Beyond the Book in Q&A Before the Launch of Historical True Crime MONSTERS ON THE LOOSE
Enjoy this insightful interview featuring Richard L. Carrico, a distinguished historian, anthropologist, and the author behind the highly anticipated historical true crime novel MONSTERS ON THE LOOSE: The True Story of Three Unsolved Murders in Prohibition Era San Diego. Dive deeper into Carrico's extensive research and writings by visiting pastshadows.net, an exclusive platform dedicated to his scholarly pursuits. Q&A Q: What book has left … [Read more...]
Meet True Crime Author Laura Brand: Criminologist, Serial Offender Expert, and Victim Advocate
My story really begins the day my father handed me my first copy of Nancy Drew-the spark that ignited my love and undying passion for reading, writing, and investigating. I was hooked, becoming a voracious reader. Consequently, becoming a writer of my own stories followed suit. I started writing stories from a very young age, dreaming of being an author one day. My father is a published author, and I wanted to hand him my published work one day. … [Read more...]
GRIM PARADISE by Rod Sadler is Now Available in Audiobook, Narrated by Stephen Bowlby
Stephen Bowlby delivers yet another compelling true crime experience for listeners. In the audiobook adaptation of Rod Sadler's GRIM PARADISE, Bowlby elevates the narrative, injecting it with heightened depth and intensity. When widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by police, and the case soon turned cold. But more than sixty years later, will those same clues finally solve the … [Read more...]
Tiddy Smith Discusses DEATH BY TALONS on Wicked Words | Listen to the Riveting Conversation
For those passionate about true crime who have yet to explore the enthralling realm of Wicked Words, the opportune moment has arrived! Our accomplished author, Tiddy Smith, takes center stage in the latest episode. [The owl theory] sounds stupid." -From the show Released earlier this year, Smith's DEATH BY TALONS unravels the mysterious death of Kathleen Peterson on December 9, 2001, in her Durham, NC residence. The narrative takes a surprising … [Read more...]
[Re-Post] Author Burl Barer Recalls his First Meeting with Con Man Phil Champagne
Originally Posted October 7, 2014 By Burl Barer Author Burl Barer discusses his first meeting with the conman/counterfeiter that led to the writing of MAN OVERBOARD: The Counterfeit Resurrection of Phil Champagne I wasn't the first author to approach Mr. Champagne about a book, and the fact that he hadn't said "yes" to any of them encouraged rather than discouraged me. I fired up my Volvo 1800E, aimed it at Spokane, and passed through security … [Read more...]
[Re-Post] Burl Barer Tells Another Wild Harold Stegeman Story
I was cleaning the garage today, and I found a CD with no label, no nothing. You know, the kind you use to make your own music mixes. I popped it into my cd player, and there was not a single note of music – but there was Secret Service Special Agent Lyle Workman having a conversation with me, over twenty years ago, in which he tells me ANOTHER wild Harold Stegeman story. I recognized Lyle’s voice right away, but it took me a few minutes to grasp … [Read more...]
